Quotes of the day

We have long possessed the art of war and the science of...

We have long possessed the art of war and the science of war, which have been evolved in the minutest detail.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about war, science, art, magic

An advantage that the Hague Conferences lack, in contrast...

An advantage that the Hague Conferences lack, in contrast to the peace associations and the Interparliamentary Union, is a bureau.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about union, peace

As a result of my study, I came to the conclusion that a...

As a result of my study, I came to the conclusion that a common supreme authority was undesirable.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about authority, common sense

Spring unlocks the flowers to paint the laughing soil.

Spring unlocks the flowers to paint the laughing soil.

Quote by Reginald Heber about spring

Warfare has been marvelously developed. It will soon be...

Warfare has been marvelously developed. It will soon be impossible to raise it to further heights.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about war, impossible

Naturally, business and pleasure can be readily combined, ...

Naturally, business and pleasure can be readily combined, but a certain balance should exist, and the latter should not predominate over the former.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about pleasure, affair

Always we must bear in mind that law has to be...

Always we must bear in mind that law has to be substituted for power, that care must be taken to serve the interests of law.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about law, power, mind

Waging war we understand, but not waging peace, or at any...

Waging war we understand, but not waging peace, or at any rate less consciously so.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about peace, war

There are in most states one or two ministers of war, one...

There are in most states one or two ministers of war, one of whom is the minister of naval affairs.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about war

One serious obstacle to the smooth working of congresses...

One serious obstacle to the smooth working of congresses is the language barrier.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about obstacles, language

I would rather propose a bureau somewhat similar to that...

I would rather propose a bureau somewhat similar to that which we have in the Universal Postal Union.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about union

Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.

Spring work is going on with joyful enthusiasm.

Quote by John Muir about spring

On the stage, you have to find truth, even if you have to...

On the stage, you have to find truth, even if you have to lose the audience.

Quote by Anthony Quinn about actors, truth, contentment

In Europe an actor is an artist. In Hollywood, if he...

In Europe an actor is an artist. In Hollywood, if he isn't working, he's a bum.

Quote by Anthony Quinn about actors, artists

Propaganda is a topic of particular concern to peace...

Propaganda is a topic of particular concern to peace associations. This is a matter of educating the population in general, and not least the voters.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about worry, peace

Indeed, whenever a new idea is developed, as for example...

Indeed, whenever a new idea is developed, as for example ballooning, warfare immediately takes possession.

Quote by Fredrik Bajer about war, example, idea

I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The...

I have studied many philosophers and many cats. The wisdom of cats is infinitely superior.

Quote by Hippolyte Taine about philosophy, wisdom

Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit.

Life without love is like a tree without blossoms or fruit.

Quote by Khalil Gibran about love, life

Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be...

Blessed are the hearts that can bend; they shall never be broken.

Quote by Albert Camus about love

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without...

The supreme art of war is to subdue the enemy without fighting.

Quote by Sun Tzu about war, enemies, art, magic

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

It is better to be alone than in bad company.

Quote by George Washington about solitude, opinion, companies, bad luck, bad

Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.

Being entirely honest with oneself is a good exercise.

Quote by Sigmund Freud about honesty, sincerity, being, good, good luck

Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've...

Work like you don't need the money. Love like you've never been hurt. Dance like nobody's watching.

Quote by Satchel Paige about advice, work, dance, money, need, contentment, love

There is only one corner of the universe you can be...

There is only one corner of the universe you can be certain of improving, and that's your own self.

Quote by Aldous Huxley about univers, self-control, contentment

Believe you can and you're halfway there.

Believe you can and you're halfway there.

Quote by Theodore Roosevelt about ambition, faith, contentment

Change your thoughts and you change your world.

Change your thoughts and you change your world.

Quote by Norman Vincent Peale about change, world, contentment

There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.

There is no charm equal to tenderness of heart.

Quote by Jane Austen about charm, heart

Your salary is the drug they give you to forget your dreams!

Your salary is the drug they give you to forget your dreams!

KQuote by Kevin O'Leary about work, money, salary, dream, contentment

Happiness can exist only in acceptance.

Happiness can exist only in acceptance.

Quote by George Orwell about happiness

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

The secret of getting ahead is getting started.

Quote by Mark Twain about advice, secret

Love has no age, no limit and no death.

Love has no age, no limit and no death.

Quote by John Galsworthy about love, limits, age, olderness, death

Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the...

Love cures people - both the ones who give it and the ones who receive it.

Quote by Karl Menninger about love, people

God gave us the gift of life, it is up to us to give...

God gave us the gift of life, it is up to us to give ourselves the gift of living well.

Quote by François-Marie Arouet de Voltaire about god, gifts, life

Man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed but...

Man is not made for defeat. A man can be destroyed but not defeated.

Quote by Ernest Hemingway about defeat, man

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are...

Let us be grateful to people who make us happy, they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.

Quote by Marcel Proust about happiness, people

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Honesty is the first chapter in the book of wisdom.

Quote by Thomas Jefferson about honesty, wisdom

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.

Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better.

Quote by Samuel Beckett about advice

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to...

All our dreams can come true, if we have the courage to pursue them.

Quote by Walt Disney about dream, courage

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all...

Very little is needed to make a happy life; it is all within yourself, in your way of thinking.

Quote by Marcus Aurelius about happiness, thinking, life

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use...

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

Quote by Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela about education, change, use, world, contentment

Whoever is happy will make others happy too.

Whoever is happy will make others happy too.

Quote by Anne Frank about happiness

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

Love is composed of a single soul inhabiting two bodies.

Quote by Aristotel about love, soul

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